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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

tmcPhoenix, AZ, United States
23 days ago
Salary
$42.00–$48.00 hourly
Job description

Overview :

Full-Time Speech Languague Pathologist!

Beautiful CCRC - Sagewood Healthcare

SAGEWOODS MANAGEMENT COMPANY RANKED #1 IN J.D. POWER 2022 U.S. SENIOR LIVING SATISFACTION STUDY

Life Care Services Awarded Highest Customer Satisfaction Among Senior Independent Living Providers for the 4th Consecutive Year

Your career with us means :

  • Pay Range : $42 - $48 per hour.
  • Flexible Scheduling.
  • 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.
  • Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
  • Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision.
  • Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).

With TMC, Speech Language Pathologists dont just make a living; they make a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!

Responsibilities :

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you hold a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and managing communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. Your expertise encompasses a wide range of skills aimed at improving speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing abilities. Here is an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathologist :

  • Assessment and Diagnosis : Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in individuals with communication impairments. Speech-Language Pathologists use standardized assessments, clinical observations, and diagnostic tools to identify the nature and severity of communication challenges and formulate accurate diagnoses.
  • Treatment Planning and Intervention : Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each patient. Speech-Language Pathologists design therapy sessions that incorporate evidence-based techniques and strategies to address speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication skills, voice quality, and swallowing function.
  • Therapeutic Interventions : Implement a variety of therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities. This may include articulation drills, language exercises, cognitive-communication tasks, voice therapy techniques, fluency shaping strategies, and management protocols. Speech-Language Pathologists provide personalized instruction and feedback to support skill development and functional improvement.
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) : Assess the need for and implement AAC systems and devices to support individuals with severe communication impairments. Speech-Language Pathologists collaborate with patients, families, and caregivers to select and customize AAC solutions that enhance communication and participation in daily activities.
  • Dysphagia Management : Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia) through a combination of clinical assessments, therapeutic exercises, compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and swallowing rehabilitation techniques. Speech-Language Pathologists play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient swallowing function to prevent aspiration and improve nutritional intake.
  • Qualifications : Qualifications :

  • Masters Degree in an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
  • Current license / certification in the state of practice
  • Keywords : CCC-SLP, Clinical, Therapy Language Disorder, Articulation, Aphasia, Swallowing Rehabilitation, Cognitive-Communication, Fluency.

    TMC is an equal opportunity employer.